Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SANDSTONE RS6 Niles Audio
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B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY AND A R CHITE CTURE ® INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION GUIDE ® MODEL S SANDS T ONE RS 6 GRANITE RS 6 CORAL RS 6 W eatherproof Rock Loudspeaker.
CONGRA TULA TIONS Thank you for choosing a Rock Loudspeaker from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble free use. Niles’ manufacturers the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems.
INTRODUCTION The RS6 series of weatherproof rock loudspeakers are designed to provide unparalleled listening satisfaction and GeoRealistic™ styling. The extraordinary sonic performance of the RS6 was achieved by harmonizing Niles' unique and proprietary technology with advances in cabinet assembly techniques.
FEA TURES & BENEFITS GeoRealistic™ Styling Traditionally, rock speakers have looked like ornaments and not like rocks. Each RS6 style has unique textures and colors that are fashioned after natural rocks. Shaped grilles match the features on the front of the rock, making them blend into the cabinet.
Precision Crossover A customized electronic dividing network inside the cabinet precisely distributes the music to the woofer and the tweeter. The three-pole two-way design of the RS6 crossover provides excellent stereo imaging, low distortion and superior sonic performance.
INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS Tools and Materials Required • A wire stripper • 1/2" PVC conduit (optional) • PVC conduit glue and cleaner (optional) • PVC cutting tool • Trench digger .
Figure 1 shows how this would work for a square area of 35 feet by 25 feet and using stereo signals. Using our spacing rules as shown in Table 1, leads to the need for four loudspeakers. The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the diagram. Figure 2 shows the same area as Figure 1 , however the number of speakers has increased by 2.
Figure 3 shows the difference in coverage area using the spacing rules for mono signals. Using the same four speakers as we did in Figure 1 , we can increase our coverage area from 875 square feet (81.3 sq. meters) to 1400 square feet (130.1 sq. meters), simply by using a mono source.
• You will need 2-conductor speaker cable that clearly identifies each conductor in the cable. If burying your cable in the ground is required, use cable rated for direct burial or run cable through PVC pipe.
Volume controls provide flexibility and customization to make the system reliable and easy to use. Consult your local Niles’ dealer for more information about using volume controls. Recommended Amplifier Power We recommend an amplifier with a power rating of ten to one hundred fifty watts per channel for optimum performance.
INST ALLA TION Run the speaker cable Determine the location of the amplifier that will power the loudspeakers. The amplifier should be located in an area that protects it from the weather. Refer to the amplifier installation instructions to ensure that the amplifier is not located in an area that does not meet its recommended operating environment.
4. Connect one stripped end of the speaker cable coming from the amplifier to the RS6 connection cable’s red wire. To connect the two wires, twist the stripped ends of the wire together and screw down the wire nut on the twisted wires. The material inside the wire nut will protect the stripped ends of the wire.
1. Point the speakers at each other, rather than at the area you want to cover. 2. Play some music with the amplifier or receiver set to Mono. 3. Stand so you are the same distance from each speaker and listen to the richness of the bass and the loudness of the sound.
Installing the Security Bracket and Cable 1. With the loudspeaker in the proper location per the layout, turn the loudspeaker over so the bottom of the loudspeaker is facing you, as shown in Figure 7 . 2. Take the nylon security cable, supplied with the loudspeaker and fold it in half.
4. Pull the ends of the security cable with the loops as tight as you can until the knot around the security eyelet is tightened as shown in Figure 11 . 5. Feed the Security Stake through the loops at the end of the security cable and insure that they are inserted into the cable holder provided at the top of the stake, as shown in Figure 12 .
Upgraded Security Attachment Method (Optional) To perform this attachment method you will need the following items: 1. (1) Stainless Steel Eyebolt 2. (1) Concrete Anchor sized to the Stainless Steel Eyebolt 3. (1) Bag of Quikcrete – fast drying cement mix or equivalent 4.
Final Adjustments Now that the loudspeaker’s phase, operation and security is assured, there are some final steps to ensure that the loudspeakers installation is complete and that they are used at there full potential. 1. Cover any trenches or wires that are still open or exposed.
OPERA TION Listening at Higher Volumes Outdoors there are no walls to reflect and contain the sound and typically the ambient noise level is louder. This causes the system to require more power to achieve a reasonable listening level than it does when you are listening indoors.
SPECIFICA TIONS 18 SPECIFICA TIONS Recommended Amplifier Power 10 to 150 Watts Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Frequency Response 60 Hz to 21 kHz Sensitivity 89 decibels for 2.
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PLEASE FILL OUT THE W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE, DET ACH, AND MAIL T O: Niles Audio Corporation W arranty Registration Dept. P .O.
DETACH HERE AND RETURN TO: Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept. P .O. Box 160818 Miami, Florida 3 3 1 16 - 0818 M o d e l P u r c h a s e d ______________________ ____________ _____ ___.
5 YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its rock loudspeaker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase. This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations.
Niles Audio Corporation 1 233 1 S. W . 1 30 Street Miami, Florida 33 1 86 T el: (305) 238-43 73 Fax: (305) 238- 0 1 85 © 2003 Niles Audio Corporation.
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